Definition

Relating to the crime of breaking into a building to commit theft.

Example

The police are investigating a series of burglarious activities in the neighborhood.

Conversation

Did you hear about that burglarious series of break-ins in our neighborhood?

Yeah, it’s been all over the news lately!

It's so unsettling to think about how many homes were affected by such burglarious activities.

I know, right? We should definitely start locking our doors more carefully.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Burglarious → It is formed from "burglar" (from Old French *burglar*, meaning a thief who breaks into a house) and the suffix "-ious" (meaning full of or characterized by). The word "burglarious" describes something that is characteristic of or pertaining to burglary or theft.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'burglar' as someone who breaks into a place, and the '-ious' means full of that quality — so burglarious refers to something full of burglary.

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